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Project Engineer (Electrical engineering background prefer)

The Planet Group
Jackson, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 12/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/15/2026

Job Title : Project Engineer (Electrical engineering background prefer)


Project Engineer Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program OR Engineering degree from a non-ABET accredited program plus a Professional Engineering license
  • 7 - 10 years Experience as a Program Engineering, working in advanced projects
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent knowledge of design and visualizations software such as AutoCAD
  • Proficient in MS Office, with aptitude for learning new software
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong understanding of engineering
  • Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
  • Knowledge of Project Management Information Systems such as Unifier and Document Control tools such as Project Wise is not a requirement but a plus.
  • Knowledge of Project Management principles and skills is a plus.
  • An Electrical Engineering background is preferred, but not required.
  • Understanding and experience in contract management
  • Experience in the management of engineering contracts and engineering deliverables


Project Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Build strong partnerships with business partners and deeply understand their business goals. Interact with clients, interpreting their needs and requirements, and representing them in the field
  • Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
  • Other duties as assigned or may be necessary
  • Perform quality control tasks on budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance and reporting on the project's status
  • Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects. Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
  • Provide assistance and technical support to project managers and other project participants and collaborate with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability
  • Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions. Review the engineering tasks and initiate the necessary corrective actions
  • Support the Agile project delivery cadence by helping balance team performance with tight deadlines. Develop specifications for the project's needed equipment

Salary : $39 - $43

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